These homemade granola bars are chewy, naturally sweetened, and endlessly customizable. Perfect for snacks, breakfasts, or lunchboxes.

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2 cups rolled oats

1/2 cup chopped nuts (almonds, walnuts, or pecans)

1/3 cup honey or maple syrup

1/3 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower)

1/2 cup dried fruit (cranberries, dates, or raisins)

1/4 cup seeds (chia, pumpkin, or flax)

1/2 tsp cinnamon

1/4 tsp sea salt

1. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.

2. In a large bowl, mix oats, nuts, fruit, seeds, cinnamon, and salt.

3. In a small saucepan, warm honey and nut butter until smooth.

4. Pour wet mixture over dry ingredients and stir well.

5. Transfer to pan and press down firmly and evenly.

6. Chill for 1–2 hours or until firm.

7. Lift out of the pan and slice into bars.

8. Store in fridge up to 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.

Try adding dark chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or protein powder for extra flavor.

Make it nut-free by using sunflower butter and pumpkin seeds.

Keywords: homemade granola bars, no bake granola bars, healthy granola bars